Dear Diary,
So, after December's frenzied list of events (read more here), the Earth has finished its revolve around its axis - and it is a brand new year. Surreal as it may seem, time certainly has wings.. or has technology + fast-paced lives made it seem as though time is passing faster and faster? I wonder how many kids these days still cannot wait for time to pass faster so that they can enter the world of adults soon?
Well I have been doing everything and nothing, in a way... the job, the blog, extensive research & arrangements on the upcoming wedding, learning HTML (see the new look I have given my other Blog here - not fantastic, but I did everything myself, mind you) and some projects for the side business Espererelle.
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I never thought there was so much to prepare for weddings - nothing short of ironing out every single detail, hunting for solemnisers, wedding planners or DIY, etc. I could have made things easier by asking my many happily-married friends or cousins on the procedures, but me being me, I just wanted to do the full research and legwork. I should be starting a mini-series on Wedding Preparations as part of my ongoing blogging project.
There were also shopping, events, catching up with various friends, wedding dinners and baby showers etc in the short span of 31 days as well. Congratulations to the happy parents and newly-weds! I have bought 3 non-black dresses and 3 new pairs of shoes for the upcoming Lunar New Year - shall be showcased in February's entry.
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Sometimes I wonder why people like to put on a very "self-important" or "successful" façade. For instance, claiming that they are making so much money every second of the day, even "guiding" people on how to doing it, but yet when it comes to business deals they always choose the free or cheapest alternatives. Either that, or companies that claim "100% success rates" but are so afraid to invest in staff, infrastructure etc, hence hoping to enjoy free labour for as long as it takes.
Or those who act important / famous, but maybe are feeling very insecure within, which is why every photo also must link themselves to the same semi-famous artists time and again, with captions such as "my guitarist friend", "my national footballer friends"! Oh please, if they (or you) are that famous, people would know you and which line you are in - no need to keep reminding others. Maybe I should start labelling all my friends too, with captions such as "my lawyer friends", "my doctor friends" or "my bosses friends"?? Thanks, but no thanks.
Moving on...
What were the Top 5 things I liked about 2014?
(i) The change of status to being a semi-Mrs
(ii) The better part of the career (recognition) and starting of my own company
(iii) Advertorials, media invites , featured reviews and an award
(iv) The overseas trips
(v) December (Christmas, the Bestie's visit, etc)
What were the Top 5 things I disliked about 2014?
(i) Under the rulership of idiots and discovering the meat-wine buddies
(ii) No time to complete driving lessons
(iii) No time to do more exercise
(iv) No time to devote religiously
(v) The excuses above? Lol.
What would be the resolutions / improvements for 2015?
(i) More time and devotion to do the above "no time" activities
(ii) Settle all wedding arrangements and solemnisation ceremony
(iii) Better career advancement
(iv) Get the driver's license already
(v) Make a dream count - whether in publications, fashion, French lessons or taking Espererelle Services to new heights
(vii) Cherish people around me more
(viii) More financial and physical contribution to charity
Finally, here is a list of media invites for the month, do check them out:
1. Dinner at Miki Snacks @ Katong Shopping Centre (click here)
2. Dinner at The Cathay Restaurant (click here)
3. Hungrygowhere Eat-lection Preview + Lunch at Etna Italian Restaurant (click here)
4. Dinner at Dian Xiao Er Restaurant @ Junction 8 (click here)
5. Dinner at Fu Lin Men Chinese Restaurant @ Jurong Country Club (click here)
Supposed to have another one but unfortunately it clashed with a dinner appointment.
That's it. Have a fabulous February 2015 ahead, mon cheres.... kisses!
